About Charles Jacob
Lived 1878 – 1962 (aged 84). Charles Jacob was a French geologist and university teacher.
Charles Jacob (1878-1962) was a French geologist. He served as the president of the French National Centre for Scientific Research from 1940 to 1944 under Vichy France.
Early life Charles Jacob was born in 1878.
Career Jacob was a geologist.
Jacob served as the president of the French National Centre for Scientific Research from 1940 to 1944. He encouraged research in nutrition, energy and medicine to ease the impact on daily life by the German occupation.
Jacob was dismissive of democracy and the left-wing Popular Front. He was also critical of judaism and freemasons. He once described Adolf Hitler as "a staunch socialist who went through hard times".
Death Jacob died in 1962.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Jacob?
French geologist
When was Charles Jacob born?
Charles Jacob was born on 19 February 1878 in Annemasse.
When did Charles Jacob die?
Charles Jacob died on 13 August 1962 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Charles Jacob's occupation?
Charles Jacob was a geologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Charles Jacob?
Charles Jacob was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Jacob (geologist)
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